The photo was taken with inside-the-building lighting. Wait until it is out in the sunshine. Then we can make a judgement.

_________________Brian Norden

SteveC

Post subject: Re: Rock Island GP-7R 4506 at IRM

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:25 pm

Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:45 amPosts: 72

You have to really tip your hat to the fine folks at IRM. I have been a member for years, but have to really thank the volunteers that work tirelessly on these projects. The internal combustion department has been making one home run after another for the last several years. This is not unique, the passenger car department, freight cars, bus, trolley busses, steam shop, building & grounds, transit, all have had huge successes. In getting back to the internal combustion department, look at the list of restorations in the last decade or so.

You have to really tip your hat to the fine folks at IRM. I have been a member for years, but have to really thank the volunteers that work tirelessly on these projects. The internal combustion department has been making one home run after another for the last several years. This is not unique, the passenger car department, freight cars, bus, trolley busses, steam shop, building & grounds, transit, all have had huge successes. In getting back to the internal combustion department, look at the list of restorations in the last decade or so.

_________________What if we ...?I'd rather be a NNN, than a Yammering Yutz of Yesteryear

b.mikes

Post subject: Re: Rock Island GP-7R 4506 at IRM

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:12 pm

Joined: Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:25 amPosts: 3

what ever happened to the UP Doodlebug? m-35?

Nova55

Post subject: Re: Rock Island GP-7R 4506 at IRM

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:31 pm

Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:09 pmPosts: 347

What is the plan for Dardanelle & Russellville 14 EMC? It sure would be great to see a Winton run, It is totally do-able with the right people. It should be a special occasion kind of thing, but it can be done..

Steamguy73

Post subject: Re: Rock Island GP-7R 4506 at IRM

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:14 pm

Joined: Wed Dec 24, 2014 3:15 pmPosts: 133

Brian Norden wrote:

Steamguy73 wrote:

Is it just me, or does that blue look lighter than bankruptcy blue?

The photo was taken with inside-the-building lighting. Wait until it is out in the sunshine. Then we can make a judgement.

Makes sense to me. I always loved the CRI&P’s bankruptcy blue.

I’d like to ask a question about the Milwaukee Road E9A’s. What color will they be painted in once they’re both restored. UP Armour yellow?

Frank Hicks

Post subject: Re: Rock Island GP-7R 4506 at IRM

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:52 pm

Joined: Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:34 pmPosts: 658Location: Union, IL

Steamguy73 wrote:

I’d like to ask a question about the Milwaukee Road E9A’s. What color will they be painted in once they’re both restored. UP Armour yellow?

Yes; both units were delivered in Armour yellow and remained in that livery until retirement.

Thanks for the updates to the IRM list! This is really an exciting list and time for this exceptional museum! Again I tip my hat to the fine folks who have worked and continue to work so hard to make magic happen again and again! I am so excited to see some of the projects move forward, and we all need to celebrate what has been accomplished!

Steve

NS 3322

Post subject: Re: Rock Island GP-7R 4506 at IRM

Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:15 pm

Joined: Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:26 pmPosts: 120Location: Pure Michigan

What happened to the GTW RS1 #1951?

SteveC

Post subject: Re: Rock Island GP-7R 4506 at IRM

Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:09 pm

Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:45 amPosts: 72

NS 3322 wrote:

What happened to the GTW RS1 #1951?

I forgot to add that one to the list. As far as I know, that last time I have seen it, it was in Barn 9. I don't think it is in operable condition.

Who is online

You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot post attachments in this forum